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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.72, 1,506.87 and 542.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.72, 1,506.87 and 542.41 is: 813.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.72 : 1,506.87 = 542.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.72/1,506.87 = 542.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.72x = 1,506.87 × 542.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.72x = 817,337.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,337.59/1,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.50

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